Day 319 - Just Another Day

I was in the dreaded times square area today (well, just a little bit north of the heart of it, but still, I hate being anywhere near times square) for work, and I decided to snap this quick shot from 7th Avenue and 49th Street looking south.
There is always hustle and bustle going on in the midtown area, and today was no exception.
Taken February 9th, 2010

Day 318 - Good Deal!

This apartment, in my opinion, is a GOOD DEAL!
Large, open living room, light, spacious, fully renovated, and PRIME location!
So, I took this picture for work purposes, but now I'm using it for my blog today since I have no other exciting photos from the day!
Now you know who to call if you're looking for a good deal! :)
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/nfb/1591842616.html
Taken February 8th, 2010

January Photo of the Month

You came. You voted. It won.
Day 284 - Frosted
Taken January 5th, 2010

Thanks everyone who voted for last month's poll!

Day 317 - For Sale

Picture, paintings, photographs, and other NYC street art.
These can be found all over NYC, most of them even selling the EXACT same art,
these particular stands are located on 5th Ave and 60th, next to Central Park and the Plaza.
Taken February 7th, 2010

Day 316 - Random Moments

NYC is full of random moments.
Thursday night I went to Chelsea to view some gallery openings with a meet up group I belong to
As we were walking to the last gallery on a quiet Chelsea street, as far West as Manhattan goes, someone came up to us explaining that he loved NY and he is from Japan and he has an exhibit in NY on Saturday, inviting us to come. I asked him if he had a flier or card, or something with his opening's information, so I could attend if it fit my schedule.
I took the post card, and went on my way.
Fast forward to Saturday,
I had no plans Saturday night, and decided to stop by the opening, say hi, and see his art.
I went, brought D and another friend along,
the artist remembered me
was so happy I actually showed up
which made me smile that NYC is so random at times.
Then, as I was about to leave, he handed me a small drawing, signed it, and told me to keep it in case he becomes famous one day.
Again, I smiled.
I love NY
Taken February 6th, 2010

Day 315 - Again

I knew it was there, but I'd never been, and for the first time I walked on the foot path along the FDR and East River. It was beautiful, even though the clouds were grey.
It was quiet, calm, and secluded.
I live so close, and I plan to go back to enjoy more tranquil moments.
(and of course, the Queensboro Bridge in the background, again)
Taken February 5th, 2010

Day 314 - Hotel Chelsea

This infamous hotel has quite a history,
many important artists have been visitors,
and some have even died there.
Taken February 4th, 2010

Day 313 - Paper Trail

I used to be a pack rat,
and then I married a man who moved to a new country with only a small-sized duffel bag.
I quickly learned how to live with less.
And for the most part, it has made my life far less complicated and cluttered than it might be otherwise.
But sometimes, I find my old pack rat habits creeping up.
And this is one example:
I love to collect magazines.
I subscribe to TONY (time out new york), which publishes a weekly magazine of all things NYC, it's great. Need a new restaurant? Place to shop? Movie review? Anything NYC TONY has it. So, over the past few months, I've ended up with quite a few magazines, and I never want to through them out! What if I suddenly remember something I previously read about (hey, it's happened before) and I need to refer back? So, I've dedicated one shelf (only one) for my magazines, and D is not supposed to touch them (although I have had to rescue some of my magazines from the recycling bin in our apt - he tries to by sneaky sometimes). But, I guess collecting a few magazines isn't the worst thing ever.
What do you like to collect?
Taken February 3rd, 2010

Day 312 - Parlez-vous?

I've begun an exciting journey, that will (hopefully) have an impact on the rest of my life.
I've finally gotten serious about learning a new language, and found myself (well, actually a friend found him for me!) a French tutor.
So I'm hoping, soon enough, that my answer to Parlez-vous français? will be enthusiastically answered: "Oui, je parle français!"
(this is a photo of a card my wonderful mère sent me, long before I committed to French lessons, maybe she was remembering that time we went to Paris together?)
Taken February 2nd, 2010

Day 311 - Manhattan Curve

Sometimes, while in its midst, it is easy to forget that Manhattan is an island, with curvy angles and not straight lines.
I've recently started showing a property on the edge of Manhattan's east side, from which the "Manhattan curve" becomes very apparent. This photo was taken on a foot bridge at East 25th street, over the FDR. This photo shows the island growing: gaining a few blocks at East 23rd and continuing to "grow" east down into the Financial District.
Taken February 1st, 2010